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Heywood and Middleton MP Jim Dobbin is urging people to make the most of free hearing checks as part of Deaf Awareness Week. The Labour MP has joined RNID’s call for people...
Date Published 11/05/2009
The son of a popular local author has paid tribute to his “wonderful” mother. Mrs. Mary Shreeve, a keen historian, writer and teacher, passed away at her home on Gypsy Lane on...
A brave taxi driver fended off would-be robbers who pressed a pistol to his head and tried to strangle him in Heywood. Two attackers were picked up on Yew Street on Thursday...
A policeman is due in court charged with murdering his police constable fiancee. Claire Howarth, 31, who worked for Greater Manchester Police in Rochdale...
The man who killed a barmaid after throwing a bottle into a crowded pub could face a longer jail term. Neil McNulty, 19, of Peel Lane, Heywood, was jailed for four-and-a-half...
Date Published 10/05/2009
An author, who was one of Rochdale’s oldest residents, has passed away aged 101. Mary Shreeve died at her home on Gypsy Lane on Wednesday (6 May).
A 13-year-old boy was pinned to the ground and robbed in a playground on Friday night (8 May). The teen was approached at the Boundary Street playground at 9.00pm by three...
Rochdale and Littleborough Peace Group took to the streets of Rochdale yesterday (Saturday 9 May) to campaign against US Missile Defence in the European elections in June.
Police have charged a man and a woman in connection with an attempted murder of a pub landlord in the Spring Mill Tavern. Carl Edward Davis, 25, of Tweedale Street, Rochdale...
Pupils from Broadfield Community School were treated to a special visit from overseas, as they prepared for their new language sessions starting this autumn.
MPs' expenses will be scrutinised by professional, "outside individuals" under new Government plans, it has emerged today (Sunday 10 May).
Rochdale Borough Council is chopping the number of working hours of parking attendants – following a shrink in town centre shopping scene.
Date Published 09/05/2009
Community groups promoting the benefits of breastfeeding to new mums can apply for funding from children’s charity MedEquip4Kids with the launch of its new Committed 2...
The mother of a woman who was brutally murdered because she was dressed like a Goth is taking her campaign onto national TV tomorrow (Sunday 10 May).
The sale of Rossendale Transport could lead to a loss of services and jobs, says Rochdale MP Paul Rowen. It was recently revealed that Rossendale Transport could be sold off to...
Date Published 08/05/2009
The mother of a woman who was brutally murdered because she was dressed like a Goth is battling for legal definition for crimes against “sub cultures”. She speaks to Rochdale...
Rochdale Council is asking residents to consider fostering, as Foster Care Fortnight is launched nationally on Monday (11 May). Foster Care Fortnight is an annual campaign to...
DNA profiles of almost 48,000 innocent men, women and children across Greater Manchester will be held on police files for at least six years under a revamp of the system. Home...
Milnrow and Newhey MP Phil Woolas was embroiled in a row with actress Joanna Lumley over the rights of Gurkhas to live in Britain. Immigration Minister Mr Woolas, MP for...
Campaigners last night stepped up pressure on Gordon Brown to compensate Christie’s for the £6.5 million it lost when the Icelandic bank collapsed. Cancer patients,...
Transport bosses hope new express bus services will prevent commuter chaos when the Oldham-loop railway line closes for two-and-a-half years. Greater Manchester Integrated...
The full list of political parties and individual candidates for the forthcoming European Parliamentary Elections has been published today. A total of 12 parties and 1...
The Prime Minister revealed how he has lost personal friends to asbestos related diseases, in a poignant meeting with a Save Spodden Valley campaigner. Jason Addy sat down...
The policeman arrested on suspicion murdering the woman he planned to marry has been accused of faking the way she died. Police are now investigating whether Claire Howarth,...
Date Published 07/05/2009
Taser use in England and Wales has gone up since their deployment was extended beyond dedicated police firearms officers, new figures show. The rise follows a successful trial...
A flagship £200 million mortgage rescue scheme has failed to help a single family facing repossession anywhere in the region, the Government has admitted. The initiative,...
Crime will rise because of cuts to the probation service in Greater Manchester, the Government was warned last night. According to the Government’s own figures, £1.4 million...
Gordon Brown was last night accused of standing in the way of Manchester’s Christie Hospital getting back the £6 million it lost in the Icelandic bank fiasco. Altrincham and...
A pedestrian crossing on a busy Bamford road is now complete, allowing safer access to Bamford Primary School for children. Local residents called for the crossing because of...
Rochdale supporters can buy tickets right up to kick off before tonight's play-off semi-final first leg game against Gillingham at Spotland (Thursday 7 May, kick off...
Date Published 06/05/2009
